Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
333743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 64: 34 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333075



Common Names

  • Excelsa Vitex
  • Excelsa Chaste Tree
  • Excelsa Sage


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Description

Vitex excelsa (also called tall chaste tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are simple, opposite, ovate-lanceolate, and have a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Vitex excelsa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vitex excelsa var. excelsa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vitex excelsa has small, purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vitex excelsa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Vitex excelsa

Vitex excelsa is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is also found in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Vitex excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vitex excelsa?

Vitex excelsa

What is the common name of Vitex excelsa?

Tall Vitex

What is the natural habitat of Vitex excelsa?

Tropical and subtropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Vitex genus

Vitex acuminata, Vitex acunae, Vitex agelaeifolia, Vitex agnus-castus, Vitex ajugiflora, Vitex altissima, Vitex amaniensis, Vitex angolensis, Vitex aurea, Vitex befotakensis, Vitex benuensis, Vitex beraviensis, Vitex betsiliensis, Vitex bogalensis, Vitex bojeri, Vitex bracteata, Vitex brevilabiata, Vitex brevipetiolata, Vitex buchananii, Vitex burmensis, Vitex caespitosa, Vitex calothyrsa, Vitex canescens, Vitex capitata, Vitex carbunculorum, Vitex cauliflora, Vitex cestroides, Vitex chrysleriana, Vitex chrysocarpa, Vitex chrysomallum, Vitex ciliata, Vitex clementis, Vitex cochinchinensis, Vitex cofassus, Vitex collina, Vitex colombiensis, Vitex compressa, Vitex congolensis, Vitex cooperi, Vitex coursi, Vitex cuspidata, Vitex cymosa, Vitex degeneriana, Vitex dinklagei, Vitex discoideo-glandulosa, Vitex divaricata, Vitex diversifolia, Vitex djumaensis, Vitex doniana, Vitex duckei,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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